At the Grindhouse with Adam Howard and Josiah Howard

Fri Sep 17 2021 at 05:30 pm to 07:00 pm

Poster House | New York

Poster House
Publisher/HostPoster House
At the Grindhouse with Adam Howard and Josiah Howard
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Explore the complex history of Blaxploitation cinema with Adam Howard and Josiah Howard!
About this Event

Blaxploitation is often harshly critiqued as a cinematic genre for its negative representations of Blackness by relying on stereotypes, the hypersexualization of women, and ridiculous caricatures. In the 1970s, however, Blaxploitation saved many Hollywood studios from the brink of bankruptcy while breaking barriers for Black representation in mainstream media. Join curator Adam Howard in conversation with author Josiah Howard (no relation) as the pair discuss Blaxploitation with the nuance and complexity the topic deserves. Together they’ll explore both the good and the bad of the genre and discuss its lasting impact on contemporary film culture.

Adam Howard is a Senior Associate Producer at the Full Frontal with Samantha Bee show. He is also a co-creator and Executive Producer of the Full Release with Samantha Bee podcast. Prior to his career in late night comedy, he spent several years as a journalist, writing about pop culture and politics for The Daily Beast, Playboy, NBC News, and The Nation. He is a graduate of Columbia University’s School of Journalism and studied film history and screenwriting at Bard College. In his spare time, he illustrates his own alternative movie posters and resides in Brooklyn, N.Y. with his wife Elizabeth Rosado and their dog Cookie.

Josiah Howard is a senior contributor at The Deuce and Furious Cinema and is the author of Blaxploitation Cinema: the Essential Reference Guide. His writing credits include articles for the American Library of Congress, the New York Times and Reader’s Digest.

This event is in person at Poster House. In compliance with New York City’s new Key to NYC Pass initiative, proof of vaccination will be required to attend this event. You may show a photo of your vaccination card or provide proof via the Excelsior or NYC Covid Safe apps. Proof of vaccination will be checked at the front door.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Poster House, 119 West 23rd Street, New York, United States

Tickets

USD 10.00

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